I have used the Hollister band when I first got my ileostomy, since then I have bought a few Stealthbelts, one horizontal, and my go-to the vertical one. Here recently bought a vertical one that was meant for working/exercising... not very happy with it as the zipper goes across the stoma and it's a pain to get the bag out to drain. Let me know what ones you use and your pros and cons.
Thanks,
Norm
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I wear a 5-inch belt provided by the National Health Service and not all the time, only if I am lifting or carrying something out of the ordinary.
Norm,
I use a Pouchwear diagonal belt. The horizontal Stealthbelt caused occasional pancaking. The Pouchwear's diagonal design lets gravity help with that. There is no zipper, just a flap that does a good job of keeping my appliance secure while making for quick access. I wear this at work, in the pool, and hot tub. No issues. The only negative is that it seems to be a smaller company that makes these belts as needed. Shipping time can be a couple of weeks. As for nighttime wear, I just tuck the bag into my shorts and wear a t-shirt.
Hope this helps,
SharkFan
Sharkfan,
LOL, that's what I do at night... It works, I'll check them out for sure.
Thanks,
Norm
Alex, how do the wraps work? Do you have to shimmy into them, or do they have a zipper/velcro?
Thanks!
Riff